Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Lulu Print MCP Server

Q: What is the Lulu Print MCP Server? A: The Lulu Print MCP Server is a tool that allows you to integrate the Lulu Print API with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients, enabling you to automate your print-on-demand workflow.

Q: What is an MCP? A: MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Q: What features does the Lulu Print MCP Server offer? A: The server offers features such as print job management, file validation, cost calculation, shipping management, and webhooks.

Q: How do I install the Lulu Print MCP Server? A: You can install the server globally using npm, locally by cloning the repository, or using Docker.

Q: How do I configure the Lulu Print MCP Server? A: You need to obtain Lulu API credentials and configure environment variables in a .env file.

Q: How do I use the Lulu Print MCP Server with Claude Desktop? A: Add the MCP server to your Claude Desktop configuration file by following the instructions in the documentation.

Q: How do I use the Lulu Print MCP Server with Cursor? A: Add the MCP server to your Cursor configuration file in the Features section of the settings.

Q: How do I use the Lulu Print MCP Server with Windsurf? A: Add the MCP server to your Windsurf configuration in the .windsurf/config.json file.

Q: What tools are available in the Lulu Print MCP Server? A: Available tools include cost calculation, print job management, file validation, and shipping options.

Q: How do I calculate the cost of a print job? A: Use the calculate-print-job-cost tool, providing the necessary details like line items and shipping address.

Q: How do I create a print job? A: Use the create-print-job tool, providing the necessary details like line items, shipping address, and contact email.

Q: How do I validate an interior PDF file? A: Use the validate-interior-file tool, providing the URL to the interior PDF.

Q: How do I calculate cover dimensions? A: Use the calculate-cover-dimensions tool, providing the product SKU and page count.

Q: How do I get shipping options? A: Use the get-shipping-options tool, providing the country code and other optional parameters.

Q: How do I create a webhook? A: Use the create-webhook tool, providing the webhook endpoint URL and topics.

Q: How do I test a webhook? A: Use the test-webhook tool, providing the webhook ID and topic.

Q: What are Lulu Product SKUs? A: Lulu uses a 27-character SKU system to identify products based on trim size, color, print quality, binding, paper, PPI, finish, linen, and foil.

Q: How do I test with the Sandbox environment? A: Create a sandbox account on Lulu’s developer portal and set LULU_USE_SANDBOX=true in your .env file or use the --sandbox flag.

Q: What command-line options are available? A: Available options include -s or --sandbox for using the sandbox environment and -d or --debug for enabling debug logging.

Q: What do I do if I have authentication issues? A: Verify your client key and secret, check the environment (production vs sandbox), and ensure API credentials have the necessary permissions.

Q: What do I do if I have file validation errors? A: Ensure PDF files are publicly accessible, check file format requirements, and verify page count and dimensions match product specifications.

Q: What do I do if I have network issues? A: Check your internet connection, verify firewall settings, and enable debug mode to see detailed request/response logs.

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